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Higher Ed Live is pleased to announce the call for new hosts is open! Applications are due February 1, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST. Hosting live episodes is fun, professionally rewarding, and helps you grow your network. Hosts receive a quarterly stipend and other perks throughout the year. Eligibility We’re looking […]

Members of the Greek Life community are certainly some of the most engaged and enthusiastic individuals on a college campus. During these years, bonds are formed, memories created, traditions strengthened—and as lifetime members, this continues on long past graduation. But for advancement professionals, how can this passionate constituency be motivated to make a gift back […]

While podcasting in its earlier forms dates back to the mid-2000s, it’s growth in recent years has been nearly insatiable. Now, one in four Americans listen to podcasts monthly. Higher Ed Live noticed this trend, and in 2015, we started making all our episodes available for free via podcasts. (Check out the top Higher Ed […]

We here at Higher Ed Live are always thankful that the best and brightest minds in the industry share their insights with our followers. We’ve learned a lot from them and we hope you have too. With 2017 coming to an end, we reviewed the stats Higher Ed Live Blog. Here are the five most […]

Many offices have the opportunity to hire student workers for a semester, full academic year, or even a calendar year. Student workers help professionals in the office — especially those who don’t work directly with students — understand the “beat” of campus, execute big ideas, and provide that much needed student perspective. Student workers come […]

Campuses in the United States are at a crossroads. They’re more divided than ever, and social media is deepening this division. People engage with those who share their same viewpoints, and block, mute, or ignore those who don’t. Sometimes, we think the internet and technology can solve any problem. It can make communication more efficient, […]

The first time that I read Keston Fulcher’s “Weigh Pig, Feed Pig, Weigh Pig” article, it transformed the way that I approached student assessment. In a world filled with complex models, psychometrics, and assessment theories, this message is refreshingly simple. Assessment (weighing the pig) does not produce learning improvement (a fattened pig), curricular/pedagogical changes (feeding […]

Campuses are always on the lookout for the next best way to engage with their students. Campus staff try to reach students through many channels. You’ve tried social media, booths in the union, flyers, websites, one-on-one meetings, phone calls, and emails. These efforts often result in low levels of engagement. Many institutions consider texting students, […]

Student assessment is often seen as a bureaucratic, paper-pushing process driven by politics that can be antithetical to student learning. While such opinions may have some grounding, they are largely influenced by misconceptions. The job of Institutional Assessment professionals is to correct these misconceptions and guide stakeholders through a process of discovering the true value […]

No matter what campus you were on in 2016, big things happened. Higher Ed Live was there to cover it all. From getting your president on social media to LGBTQ+ and Latinx issues after the #OrlandoShooting, here are the top episodes of 2016. Admissions Live State of College Admissions Each year, Admissions Live kicks off […]

Every episode of Higher Ed Live is available for free on-demand in our archives. Watch recordings of the live broadcasts or download the podcast to catch up on your favorite Higher Ed Live topics. This year our episodes were downloaded by loyal subscribers over 25,000 times, more than ever before. We’re excited to share the top podcasts […]

If you’re like most higher ed professionals, you’re constantly on the move. Whether it’s hopping from one meeting to another or traveling to the next conference, it’s tough to stay up-to-date on all the latest and greatest content on the Higher Ed Live site. We know you don’t want to miss the tips and tools […]

Today we launch a new viewing platform, powered by Maestro, that aims to enhance your experience viewing live broadcasts and archived episodes. You now have more engagement opportunities with our hosts, panelists, and other viewers plus the ability to better explore past episodes. Head over to watch.higheredlive.com to check it out! Read some of the feedback […]

University events almost always have a networking component to them. At alumni events, classmates are reconnecting after years of being apart. During open house days, prospective students are eager to make a connection with a current student. Parents might want to speak with faculty members or administrators. Technology has helped us improve communication at events. […]

It is our mission at Higher Ed Live to bring you closer to the best and brightest minds in higher education. This year we aired over 100 live broadcasts reaching thousands of higher ed colleagues. According to viewership, here are a few of your favorites. Those seeking the brightest minds seemed to have found them […]

The citations and literature below were referenced by the panelists during the episode on December 1, 2015 called Are We Supporting Muslim Students on Campus compiled by Alex Sylvester. Ali, S. R., Liu, M. W. (2004). Islam 101: Understanding the religion and therapy implications. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35(6), 635– 642. Retrieved from http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic551849.files/Ali%20Liu%20and%20Humedian.pdf Social […]